RSM US LLP
RSM US LLP
RSM US LLP is the U.S. member firm of RSM International, serving primarily middle market businesses through assurance, tax, and consulting services. Its work combines sector knowledge with practical business advice, helping clients address complex operational and strategic challenges, strengthen performance, and pursue sustainable growth.

Transaction Accounting Director – RSM US LLP, Chicago Onsite

Lead complex transaction accounting engagements for RSM US LLP clients in Chicago, covering technical analyses, reporting readiness, and post-close integration. Manage client relationships, teams, delivery, and business development within a global professional services firm.

Description

  • Oversee several concurrent engagements in the Deals Accounting and Strategic Finance practice
  • Advise clients on technical accounting, financial reporting, and business matters
  • Organize consulting work plans and coordinate client deliverables
  • Partner with firm specialists to resolve complex accounting issues
  • Draft technical memoranda and other client-facing deliverables
  • Direct Transaction Accounting engagements, teams, resources, and financial performance
  • Support sell-side readiness, transaction-ready reporting, close activities, and complex accounting matters
  • Conduct transaction accounting analyses, including business combinations and carve-outs
  • Create and implement accounting policies, reporting models, processes, close frameworks, and controls
  • Prepare clients for day-one and post-close accounting and financial reporting
  • Help manage post-close reporting requirements and accounting and finance integration
  • Resolve client concerns, escalate risks, and identify opportunities to improve performance
  • Coach and develop colleagues through mentoring, training, and career support
  • Contribute to proposals, pitch meetings, marketing materials, and go-to-market planning
  • Build external relationships that contribute to business growth
  • Monitor industry publications and communicate relevant developments to clients
  • Pursue continuing professional education and maintain professional expertise

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • At least nine years of professional experience
  • Demonstrated leadership and client relationship management capabilities
  • CPA or comparable certification preferred
  • Experience leading accounting and finance optimization, audit readiness, complex accounting analysis and advisory, or new accounting standard implementation projects
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the year
  • For entry-level hiring, candidates must not require current or future sponsorship; F-1 visa holders are excluded from entry-level hiring

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Flexible working schedule
  • Discretionary bonus tied to firm and individual performance
  • Reasonable accommodations available for people with disabilities

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